A rapid bridge to keep U.S. research alive.

THE FUNDING CONNECTOR

The Funding Connector matches stranded labs and clinical projects with mission-aligned funders—fast, transparent, and accountable.

Fast Matching

Intake → vetting → matching in days.

Built by Xyntris; HIPAA/SOC2 aware.

30/90-day updates and audit trail.

FOR RESEARCHERS
_{We prioritize projects based on:}

Runway to Shutdown	How many weeks until funding runs out?
Population Impact	Number of patients/communities directly affected.
Stage	Pre-clinical, Clinical, or Public Health program.
Budget Gap vs. Burn Rate	The severity and urgency of the shortfall.
Verification	The project must be affiliated with a verified institution (university, hospital, clinic).

FOR FUNDERS
_{We connect projects to funders based on:}

Focus Areas	e.g., HIV prevention, transgender health, COVID recovery, public health, etc.
Ticket Size	Minimum and maximum amount you fund.
Decision Speed	How quickly can you commit funds?
Geography	National or regional preferences.
Reporting Cadence	Desired level of impact updates (e.g., 30/90 days).

SAFEGUARDS

No PHI collected.

Funds are routed through institutions only.

Compliance-ready with receipts, attestations, and basic audit trail.

What changed on August 21, 2025?	The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way for nearly $800M in NIH grants to be terminated. Many active research projects now face immediate funding gaps.
Who can submit a project?	U.S.-based universities, research hospitals, and clinics. Submissions must come from a principal investigator (PI) or an institutional grants office contact.
Is this crowdfunding?	No. The Funding Connector matches verified research projects with vetted funders such as foundations, CSR programs, and impact investors.
What does it cost to submit?	Submissions are free. Institutions can choose paid onboarding for priority listing, and success fees may apply if funding is secured.
How quickly can projects get funded?	Intake and matching can begin within days. Disbursement timing depends on the funder’s process and the institution’s requirements.
Do you handle sensitive data or PHI?	No. We collect non-confidential summaries and budget categories only. All projects are routed at the institution level with compliance safeguards.
Are contributions tax-deductible?	Most funding flows directly to tax-exempt institutions. Donors should consult their tax advisors. We can support donor-advised funds.

FOR RESEARCHERS

If the Aug 21 ruling disrupted your NIH or public health grant, submit your project for bridge or replacement funding.

FOR FUNDERS

We curate verified projects in HIV prevention, transgender health, COVID recovery, and other at-risk areas.

Get early updates on projects submitted, funder partners, and impact milestones.